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AF55 ZGB

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZGB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 128,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2026 128,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 127,827 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 127,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 127,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 127,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 121,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,747 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside corroded near body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 121,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside corroded near body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,451 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 113,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,699 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,211 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,211 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,318 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,318 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,005 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,097 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,994 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,347 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit, 2.0mm

o/s/f tyre ran off on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 38,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres close to legal limit, 2.0mm

o/s/f tyre ran off on inner edge

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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AF55 ZGB is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 89,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 ZGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF55 ZGB is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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